Comments on: Urban Grind Coffeehouse http://www.portlandoctopus.com/urban-grind-coffeehouse/ Everything Portland Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:14:52 +0000 hourly 1 By: DeBorah Beatty http://www.portlandoctopus.com/urban-grind-coffeehouse/comment-page-1/#comment-141 DeBorah Beatty Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:03:07 +0000 http://www.portlandoctopus.com/?p=1087#comment-141 I'd like to offer a word about the "other" Urban Grind", the one on Oregon. Owned by the same folks, this gem is hiding out but definitely needs exploring. I've been there for four networking meetings now and every time I've gone in there, I have not been disappointed by anything. I'm greeted warmly by everyone inside (including the other guests) and those who have found this place seem to share the same knowing twinkle in their eye as if they've discovered a rare secret and are loving the conspiracy. I know this is under coffee but have you tried their teas? Gibran McDonald creates tea blends that are some of the best I've ever had. Yesterday we were there for a vendor fair and I had the opportunity to try his "Fight From Within" blend - oh, in a word, yum! Come join the conspiracy. These folks would love to be discovered. I’d like to offer a word about the “other” Urban Grind”, the one on Oregon. Owned by the same folks, this gem is hiding out but definitely needs exploring. I’ve been there for four networking meetings now and every time I’ve gone in there, I have not been disappointed by anything.

I’m greeted warmly by everyone inside (including the other guests) and those who have found this place seem to share the same knowing twinkle in their eye as if they’ve discovered a rare secret and are loving the conspiracy.

I know this is under coffee but have you tried their teas? Gibran McDonald creates tea blends that are some of the best I’ve ever had. Yesterday we were there for a vendor fair and I had the opportunity to try his “Fight From Within” blend – oh, in a word, yum!

Come join the conspiracy. These folks would love to be discovered.

]]> By: Wifi, caffeine, and coworking: 10+ Portland coffee shops for meeting up with Portland’s tech types | Oregon Startup Blog http://www.portlandoctopus.com/urban-grind-coffeehouse/comment-page-1/#comment-140 Wifi, caffeine, and coworking: 10+ Portland coffee shops for meeting up with Portland’s tech types | Oregon Startup Blog Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:31:19 +0000 http://www.portlandoctopus.com/?p=1087#comment-140 [...] Portland Octopus gives Urban Grind a thumbs up or maybe eight thumbs up. Suction cups? Whatever. They like it. Urban Grind is living proof that getting your daily fix doesn’t have to involve paying above average prices for a below average experience. On the contrary, this place is a perfect example of a local business that has established a huge following by providing a great atmosphere to compliment amazing products. [...] [...] Portland Octopus gives Urban Grind a thumbs up or maybe eight thumbs up. Suction cups? Whatever. They like it. Urban Grind is living proof that getting your daily fix doesn’t have to involve paying above average prices for a below average experience. On the contrary, this place is a perfect example of a local business that has established a huge following by providing a great atmosphere to compliment amazing products. [...]

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]]> By: Charlie http://www.portlandoctopus.com/urban-grind-coffeehouse/comment-page-1/#comment-138 Charlie Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:06:15 +0000 http://www.portlandoctopus.com/?p=1087#comment-138 Just perusing the Octopus and Saw this article on Urban Grind Coffeehouse. Everything Jason wrote is true............................except that they roast their own coffee and they just aren't there yet. Of the milk based espresso drinks such as cappucinos and machiatos the espresso roast does not bind well with the milk. Liquid ashtray was what came to mind and I have tried many of the different coffee drinks on tap here. Really not trying to bash such a great place run by such great people but with such a great location in the heart of this specialty coffee fueled city they should really use something more complex and er....seasoned until they get it right. Caffe Vita, Stumptown, Illy, Umbria all have great espresso and drip coffees. Ristretto and Batdorf's espresso is good too. Love the place and not trying to be a hater but as a self taught, unwashed, lover of coffee I just can't do the Urban Grind for my coffee fix. Just perusing the Octopus and Saw this article on Urban Grind Coffeehouse. Everything Jason wrote is true……………………….except that they roast their own coffee and they just aren’t there yet. Of the milk based espresso drinks such as cappucinos and machiatos the espresso roast does not bind well with the milk. Liquid ashtray was what came to mind and I have tried many of the different coffee drinks on tap here. Really not trying to bash such a great place run by such great people but with such a great location in the heart of this specialty coffee fueled city they should really use something more complex and er….seasoned until they get it right. Caffe Vita, Stumptown, Illy, Umbria all have great espresso and drip coffees. Ristretto and Batdorf’s espresso is good too.
Love the place and not trying to be a hater but as a self taught, unwashed, lover of coffee I just can’t do the Urban Grind for my coffee fix.

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